Wednesday, December 23, 2009

We had an appointment scheduled for him, but after further review of your notes I cancelled it, as I feel seeing him at this time won't be possible.

It was very helpful that you sent his MRI reports, and the EMG findings, and the list of medications he'd tried in the past.

But most helpful was the handwritten note (and I recognize your handwriting) on the last page of the fax, which simply stated "December 14, 2009. Mr. Etoh came to appointment inebriated and punched receptionist. Police notified, patient fired from practice. Told to see a neurologist, given Dr. Grumpy's name."

Anyway, it looks like I'm not currently accepting his insurance, whatever it is (even if it's cash), and have referred him to my former colleagues at Humungous Neurology, Inc.

23 comments:

Celeste
said...

I love that you stand up for your staff and won't take a risk on a repeat of this man's behavior. I'm also glad the handwritten information was shared with you in time to avoid harm to any of your staff. Close call!

Just out of curiosity is the dumping doctor obligated by law to refer the patient he fired to another practitioner? Or is it just a (ahem) "courtesy". In other words can you fire a patient for just cause?

Seems to me that it then becomes the responsibility of the patient to find new care -- after he gets out of jail for assault.

I once had a pain management patient throw her keys at me through my window because *I* wouldn't change the date on her prescription. I picked up her keys and put them in my drawer, which enraged her even more.

I told her she could have them back when she apologized. She's still a patient there, amazingly enough.

OMG !! My mouth is still open! Onequestion: What in the world did youdo to this doctor? JK I know frombeing a grumphite that the freaks, mental/demented, and those with verysimple minds without the benefit ofan illness....FLOCK to you droves!Oh, the humanity.

Wonderful Christmas and a safe andhappy new year to you and yours. Also the same shout out to fellowGrumphites.

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